This weekend is the last one before many area schools wrap up for the year – in other words, summer is so close we can taste it
Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana
This weekend may be called the most exciting weekend in all of January through May, because our children KNOW that school is about to wrap up! And this next week is filled with field days, popsicles, scavenger hunts, parties on the pavement and so much more. While you’re having some fun this weekend, it is a good chance to make those summer bucket lists or take a peek at how your summer calendar is shaping up. Because when you hear from us next week, we will be all about pool openings, the Memorial Day long weekend and “flipping the switch” to literally EVERYTHING summer! We can hardly wait!
If you are looking for a comprehensive one-stop-shop for all things summer in Champaign-Urbana, we have that ready for you AND we are adding to it daily right now.
chambanamoms thanks United Way of Champaign County for presenting this weekend’s planner
Soccer Planet Play Group & Free Developmental Screenings
Tuesday, May 21, 10 a.m – 12 p.m.
This playgroup is free and open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers who live in Champaign County. Join other families and have fun participating in open, indoor soccer play with your child.
Story time and take-home snack will be provided. If you are interested in a free-developmental screening for your child during a playgroup, register here.
For more information: Sign up here
A few events to check out this weekend
Looking for something to do with your family? You’ve come to the right place! Our events calendar aggregates family-friendly events happening in the Champaign-Urbana metro area. We know you’re busy and looking for a bang for your buck, so we put an emphasis on including free and low-cost events that you can plan to attend on the fly. Please note that events are subject to change without notice.
Remember, many sporting events and outdoor activities are subject to change without notice or at the last minute. Check with event organizers when in doubt before heading out to an event.
Thank you to OSF HealthCare for presenting the chambanamoms events calendar. For more information, visit OSF here.
Find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar by clicking here now.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Arthur Strawberry Jam Festival
Time: All Day
Downtown Arthur
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Toast to Taylor Street Block Party
Time: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Downtown Champaign
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Champaign Public Library
Read for the Stars! Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Sunday, May 19, from 12–3 p.m.
Head to the Champaign Public Library for an all-ages community celebration—with live music, giant games, and robot demonstrations!
Sign up for the Read for the Stars! Summer Reading Challenge (May 15–Aug 15) for kids, teens, and adults. You can win prize books and more. Let’s celebrate summer and read together!
Made possible with support from the Library Friends.
For more information: Website or Facebook
Camp of the Week – Illinois Volleyball Camps
Head to Historic Huff Hall for another summer of Illinois Volleyball Camps! The Illinois Volleyball staff and its student-athletes will help you learn and fine-tune all the skills to becoming an elite volleyball player!
New this year, their week long youth camps with Illinois Softball and Illinois Gymnastics will have five days of fun, learning from the coaches and athletes of all three sports, and will end with a supervised open/gym play time while each camper waits for their guardian to pick them up.
Dates
Youth Camps: June 3-7, June 10-14
Elite Camps: June 8 & 9, July 20 & 21
Ages served: Youth Camps, 5 – 12 years old; Elite Camps 12 – 18 years old
Location: Huff Hall, 1206 S. 4th St., Champaign
For more information: Website
Stephens Family YMCA
Camp Kaleidoscope aims to provide youth in the LGBTQ+ community with daily summer adventures that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Registered participants will be transported to a nearby space of retreat where they can meet new friends, learn team building, and experience character growth & development. There are two camps and space is limited: 2nd-5th Grade is June 3-7 and 6th-9th Grade is July 22-26.
For more information: Website
Illini Tutoring
Illini Tutoring offers one-to-one math and science tutoring for 6th-12th grade courses at regular weekly times starting August 20. There are full semester and monthly tuition options for in-person or Zoom tutoring. Office hours are Mondays-Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Math and Science Fall Semester Options
They also offer one-to-one tutoring for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and college application essay writing. All Illini Tutoring instructors graduated from the University of Illinois and have several years of middle school and high school tutoring and academic coaching experience.
How do parents enroll in your classes or activities? Registration Form
Location: 2500 Galen Drive, Champaign
For more information: Website, email or call 217-714-8395.
Gallo Dance Studio
About Gallo Dance Studio: They offer Tiny Tot Combination classes for dancers ages 2-4 years old and Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Baton Twirling classes for students ages 4 & up.
Their 2023/2024 Recital Session will begin September 5, and they will have multiple class time options for dancers of all ages. Come learn from a talented staff of instructors who love sharing their passion with students.
How do parents enroll in your classes or activities? Online enrollment is available on their website at gallodancestudio.com.
Location: 308 Meadow Street, St. Joseph
For more information: Website, Facebook, Instagram or email
Lycan’s Den MMA
Join Professor James Martin, head instructor at Lycan’s Den MMA, as he teaches simple self-defense techniques and strategies.
He will teach you how to close the distance, take down a bigger opponent, and learn how to control them using a combination of Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. He will also discuss topics that encourage attendees to make good decisions, to speak up when something does not seem right, and to use physical techniques only if there is a real threat.
This FREE workshop is taking place on Sunday, May 26 from 11-12:00 p.m. at 1305 E Colorado Ave, Urbana. Get your friends and family together for a fun and informative self-defense workshop! Please text or call (217) 550-3877 to RSVP.
